INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL

30/04/2026

Our blog highlights voices from the World Congress and our network on why inclusive education for children with disabilities must continue during crises.

Featuring work supported by the International Disability Alliance and funded by Education Cannot Wait.

👉 https://inclusion-international.org/news-item/making-sure-inclusive-education-for-people-with-disabilities-happens-during-crises/

30/04/2026

"Inclusion starts at home and continues at school." — Caregiver, Choco, Colombia

In Colombia and Niger, children with disabilities are too often left out of the classroom during crises. With funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Inclusion International and the International Disability Alliance are breaking down these barriers.

Our Impact:
✅ Training teachers on inclusive classroom practices.
✅ Partnering with OPDs to lead humanitarian efforts.
✅ Developing tools to ensure every child can access education.

29/04/2026

Teachers in Colombia are transforming classrooms into sanctuaries 🇨🇴

With support from Education Cannot Wait and International Disability Alliance, educators are learning how to remove barriers for students with disabilities in emergency settings.

Read the full blog:

In regions affected by conflict, displacement, and extreme poverty, teachers often find themselves on the frontlines of multiple crises. For children with disabilities in these emergency settings, the school can be a vital sanctuary—but only if teachers are equipped with the right tools to support...

29/04/2026

How do we fix the exclusion of children with disabilities in emergency education? By treating Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) as equal partners.

We hosted workshops in Colombia and Niger to bridge the gap between local disability advocates and humanitarian actors. Backed by Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the International Disability Alliance these sessions helped leaders create real, regional action plans to ensure no child is left behind during a crisis.

See how OPDs are taking the lead:

Though governments have committed to ‘leaving no one behind’ in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), children with disabilities continue to be underrepresented and underserved in humanitarian responses.  Peop...

28/04/2026

How inclusive is your organization's decision-making? 🤔

Join us on 14 May to explore the Listen Include Respect guidelines. Designed by people with intellectual disabilities, these standards are helping US organizations shift from basic consultation to meaningful, hands-on participation.

Discover real-world success stories and learn about our upcoming Train-the-Trainer workshops!

👉 Save your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MfQuyM7rTjei_hiyKHupVQ

26/04/2026

See you today in Melbourne! 🇦🇺

Asia-Pacific members, join Inclusion International at the Care Pavilion side session for . We’re diving into the "Challenges and Opportunities for an Inclusive Gender and Disability Agenda."

📍 Where: Multicultural Hub (506 Elizabeth St)
⏰ When: Today, April 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

🔗 More info & updates: https://lnkd.in/exPr8bzq

25/04/2026

Inclusion International is heading to Melbourne for the Care Pavilion at ! Join us for a side session on Challenges and Opportunities for an Inclusive Gender and Disability Agenda.

📍 Where: Multicultural Hub (506 Elizabeth St)
🗓️ Save the Date: Monday, April 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

We’re proud to collaborate with Global Alliance for Care / Alianza Global por los Cuidados, Women Enabled International, Center for Inclusive Policy, International Disability Alliance, Disability Rights Fund

Come visit, connect, and help us place care at the heart of the global agenda.

🔗 More info & updates: https://womenenabled.org/news/wei-at-wd2026-conference/

10/04/2026

Our movement was built by families, and today we celebrate the siblings who make up our network around the world.

In honour of International Siblings Day, our new blog post features stories and perspectives from siblings across our global network, from Ethiopia and India to Spain and Nigeria.

Read the full blog and explore our sibling photo gallery here:

On International Siblings Day, we celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. This year, our theme is Seen, Heard, Valued. We are looking at how siblings with and without intellectual disabilities support each other to be included. Standing by my sibling means being their voice when needed, but...

10/04/2026

Happy International Siblings Day!

Aoife McGarry reflects on what it takes to ensure her sister Roisin is Seen, Heard, and Valued:

"Standing by my sister has always been about understanding and accepting her way of seeing the world."

Our global webinar is starting soon! Join us TODAY at 3 PM UK / 10 AM EST to connect with siblings worldwide and hear more lived experiences.

Grab your spot here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_44xV3CamTKeiKFfl0JgixA

10/04/2026

Happy International Siblings Day!

"Being Tony’s brother has taught me to celebrate small victories, to approach challenges with creativity, and to see value beyond conventional measures. Standing by him means ensuring he is seen, heard, and valued. But it also means recognising that he has always done the same for me."

James O'Rourke reflects on the lessons he has learned from his brother, Tony:

10/04/2026

Happy International Siblings Day! 🌍

"Supporting my brother means giving him all the love he gives me, regardless of the situation." – A reflection from Spain on ensuring siblings are Seen, Heard, and Valued.

Join our global webinar TODAY at 3 PM UK / 10 AM EST to hear more stories from our network.

Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_44xV3CamTKeiKFfl0JgixA

09/04/2026

What does it take to make sure someone is truly Seen, Heard, and Valued? For Patricia and Maria in Nigeria, it is about standing firm:

"I am their voice when they are unheard and their strength when they are stretched."

Don't miss our global sibling webinar TOMORROW as we mark International Siblings Day!

Save your spot here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_44xV3CamTKeiKFfl0JgixA